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Duties & Mission
The Mayor and City Council are the governing body for the City of River
Falls. The Common Council Bylaws regulate the business of the City Council by clarifying or summarizing City ordinances and policies, or guiding the City Council in municipal matters. Except as otherwise provided by law, the City Council shall have
the management and control of the city property, finances, highways,
streets, utilities, and the public service. The Council may act for the
government and good order of the city, for its commercial benefit, and
for the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the public.

Powers
The Council may carry its powers into effect by license, regulation,
suppression, borrowing, taxation, special assessment, appropriation,
imposition, of forfeiture and other necessary or convenient means.

State of the CityAnnually, the City Council
receives a State of the City address. The address highlights City
happenings from the previous year. In 2012, the address began to be
produced in a video format that highlighted major accomplishments
supporting the established organizational goals. View the 2015 State of the City.